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As predicted. #ShoShibuya’s response to #SCOTUS restrictions on @EPA. Now, it’s fighting one power plant at a time.

#ShoShibuya posted this news art after the dire UN climate report last October. Wonder what he has in store for us now that #SCOTUS has disarmed the @EPA.

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This image, more than the others, because of the crucifixion vibe. Manhandled for his bravery.

Ron Filipkowski 🇺🇦@RonFilipkowski

Patriot Front in Boston today. (Staff photo from attached article). https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/07/02/white-supremacist-group-the-patriot-front-reportedly-marching-through-boston/

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#PixOfTheWeek: Photos from S Antonio scene where 50+ migrants sweltered to death didn’t have much impact. (Capt w pic w red-bathed faces largely implicates heat wave--vs broken US political system.) Reuters image of Alfonso, a victim’s brother in Guatemala, otoh, does hit home.

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Pix of the week: @reuterspictures slideshow highlights frustration and rage after Roe was done-in. Anti-abortion dude gets earful at TX town mtg (making abortion enforcement low priority) & (peaceful) march to Alito’s house cheered on by motorist. 📷 @ShelbyTauber @evelynpix

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These stills from the swearing might actually be funny if the gap wasn’t Grand Canyon wide—Breyer, #KetanjiBrownJackson & her husband at her swearing-in here and Chief Roberts way over there. (📷 @NBCNews, @abc7)

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